A Film Queen

Chapter 32 The Confrontation

Meanwhile, Stephanie glanced at the vacant seat beside her in Class D and frowned,

Melanie was absent from school today.

Recalling last night when Melanie called her in tears, seeking help, and then accusing her hysterically, all these events intertwined, giving her a sense that something was amiss.

Could it be that she had discovered I was using her?

No, that was impossible. She was naive and gullible. I could easily fabricate a few excuses to deceive her and earn her trust.

Reflecting on it now, she regretted her harsh words to Melanie the previous night. Despite the Spencer Group’s financial downfall, they could still benefit her.

Furthermore, who else besides Melanie would be as easily manipulated and led on with just a few words? Such pawns were hard to come by.

Therefore, when Melanie arrived later, she planned to display a bit of vulnerability and coax her. After all, that was what she was most susceptible to.

Suddenly, a classmate called out to her.

“Stephanie, is that your older brother? Is he here for your swearing ceremony?”

“Wow, Stephanie. Your brother is quite handsome.”

“You’re something else. You claimed earlier that no one from your family would be attending, but you were just teasing us. Were you afraid your brother’s good looks would overshadow us?”

Stephanie was taken aback. Jordan was here? Wasn’t he supposed to be on a business trip out of town?

Following everyone’s gaze outside, a man in a suit, broad–shouldered, slim–waisted, tall, and dignified like a runway model, appeared on the asphalt road. Who else could it be besides Jordan?

He was heading towards Class D.

It’s my class, not Anthony and Milly’s Class A, but Class D!

at that moment. She couldn’t resist standing up and rushing out amidst the envious

was surprised to see Stephanie. He was

had encountered Stephanie after his rebirth, the knowledge that it was because of her that they had misunderstood

that it was human nature, he couldn’t bring himself to treat her the same

expressionless, handsome face darkened instantly. His steps faltered, and he

Chapter 32 The Confrontation

His tone was businesslike

rarely visited Crestwood High. The last time he had come was to accompany Milly for her entrance exam. Could it be that I wasn’t heading towards

hum excitedly and approached him, taking hold of his arm and acting affectionately.

coming, you should have informed me beforehand. The swearing ceremony won’t commence for some time. Come with

she began to lead

“I have other matters to attend to and can’t accompany you to

who was trailing

know that being a CEO’s assistant also involved assisting with swearing

paled instantly.

seem appropriate. Crestwood High’s swearing ceremony involves parents and students embracing each other. It’s not suitable for me to

Embrace?

moon, suddenly lit up

will embrace

come to the right

expression, “Well, if you don’t want to go, you don’t

to.”

Ivan almost knelt down in gratitude. “Yes, Mr.

so wronged that tears welled up in her eyes. She couldn’t understand why Jordan, who had always been so affectionate towards her, had suddenly become so distant. Even when she casually mentioned wanting a star, he immediately bought one for her and even name it

turning to leave, she couldn’t hold back any longer. She reached out and grabbed

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looked at the sleeve she was holding onto. His just–recovered expression instantly darkened, and

tension in the air heightened

awkward silence from behind them, “Mr.

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